2014 Acura ILX Hybrid vs. 2015 Subaru WRX Review

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru WRX than the Acura ILX Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Acura ILX Hybrid and the Subaru WRX in the front seats.

Convenience
The Acura ILX Hybrid will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Subaru WRX, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Acura ILX Hybrid or the Subaru WRX, it's going to cost you about the same.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Acura ILX Hybrid is much higher than that for the Subaru WRX.

Dimensions
The Acura ILX Hybrid is about the same width as the Subaru WRX.
When looking at overall length, the Acura ILX Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru WRX.

Drivetrain
The Acura ILX Hybrid has much less torque than the Subaru WRX, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Handling
The Acura ILX Hybrid has a larger turning radius than the Subaru WRX, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura ILX Hybrid is significantly less powerful than the Subaru WRX. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Acura ILX Hybrid and the Subaru WRX.
The Acura ILX Hybrid has significantly less cargo room than the Subaru WRX, which may be a concern if you do a lot of warehouse shopping.

Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Acura ILX Hybrid than that of the Subaru WRX.

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Not Tested

Frontal Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Side Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Invoice*:

$27,229

$24,817 - $28,232

Days On Lot: Comparing Ease of Negotiation

Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.

Monthly Trend for:2014 Acura ILX Hybrid

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2015 Subaru WRX

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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

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